Parshat Toldot

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The birth of Jacob and Esau, Esau sells his birthright, Isaac and the Philistines, and Jacob receives Isaac's blessing through deception. Genesis 25:19-28:9.

Death of Aaron and Amalek

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:76

The ancient Israelites knew it well, and their experience is a powerful lesson about faith, doubt, and the persistent shadow of enmity. According to Legends of the Jews, as retold ...

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Faith of Og

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:110

Not just any giant, but the giant. The one with a bed... well, you won't believe it. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Og had this bed—fashioned out of ivor...

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Wisdom of Abraham and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:112

In Jewish tradition, the concept of final instructions, of ethical wills, is incredibly powerful. It’s about more than just passing on possessions; it’s about passing on values, a ...

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Kingdom of Balaam and Blessings

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:23

And the answer, as we find it in the story of Balaam and his talking donkey, might just surprise you. Now, we all know the story: Balak, king of Moab, terrified of the Israelites, ...

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Kingdom of Balaam and Thee

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:35

He's hired by Balak, a Moabite king, to curse the Israelites. Balak is terrified of them, seeing them as a threat. Balaam, knowing he can't really curse them if God doesn't allow i...

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Balaam's Transgression and Blessings

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:41

We're talking about a powerful statement made by none other than the prophet Balaam, a figure known for his ability to curse nations. He was hired to curse the Israelites, but some...

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Moses in Heaven and Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:129

It’s a question that’s wrestled with in Jewish tradition, and the answers… well, they’re complex, poignant, and deeply human. Imagine Moses, standing before God, pleading his case....

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Joshua's Transgression of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:3

It wasn't always a simple, smooth affair, as we learn in the fascinating accounts woven into the tapestry of Jewish legend. Today, let's delve into a moment described in Legends of...

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Abraham in Battle of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:7

The Torah says God showed Moses the land, but the Legends of the Jews fills in the blanks with breathtaking detail. Imagine this: God, pointing to the land, says, "'This is the lan...

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